Kagemusha

1980 · 3h00 · Film

Directed by Akira Kurosawa

Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Jinpachi Nezu, Hideji Ōtaki, Kaori Momoi, Hideo Murota

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Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.

Original title

影武者

Original language

Japanese

Screenplay

Akira Kurosawa, Masato Ide

Cast

Kaori Momoi, Hideo Murota, Takayuki Shiho

Updated July 22, 2026

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